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Weatherization Assistance Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program provides grants to states, territories, and some Indian tribes to improve the energy efficiency of the homes of low-income families. These governments, in turn, contract with local governments and nonprofit agencies to provide weatherization services to those in need using the latest technologies for home energy upgrades. Since the program began in 1976, DOE has helped improve the lives of than 7 million families by reducing their energy bills.

This project supports the national residential energy upgrade industry through standard work specifications, advanced professional certifications for workers, accredited training programs, and quality work plan requirements.

Recovery Act Closeout GuidanceDOE Weatherization Assistance Program Notice 12-3 provides grantees guidance on closing out grants received under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and takes effect October 14, 2011.